This right guaranteed the family that, as long as they did not incur any debts, the farm would remain in the family. Johann Georg Dunst, the owner of the Hödl Hof at the time, only received the “three-hectoliter distilling right” from the Austrian Archduchess and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, Maria Theresa, in 1755. Now it was possible to produce 300 liters of pure alcohol on the basis of the “Maria Theresian distilling rights”.
In addition, the farmer was allowed to purchase the fruit required for distilling in Austria. This distilling right still applies to the company today and can only be passed on and used by the successor together with the Hödl Hof distillery. Since 2002, Alfred Dunst has been running the company in the seventh generation and has dedicated himself exclusively to spirits, including the “1542 Gin” brand gin, which is a tribute to the first farmer of the Hödl Hof, Hans Hedl, since the commercial fruit distillery was founded in 1993.
The “1542 Gin” brand currently comprises four different, multi-award-winning London Dry Gins with a mild 42% alcohol content and an intense, spicy flavor thanks to the 15 botanicals used, which are reminiscent of regional orchards, forests and the company's own herb garden. These are the “1542 The Original Old Classic”, the “1542 Old Original Sea of Flowers”, the “1542 The Original Woodmaster” and the “1542 The Original Old Oak”. The botanicals are all sourced locally, with only the lemons and organic juniper being bought in by the makers.
The “1542 The Original Old Classic” has a fresh but intense juniper note on the nose, which is accompanied by harmonious, soft citrus aromas. Floral notes such as hay are also recognizable. In the mouth and on the palate, this gin comes across with strong juniper paired with sparkling lemon. Its finish is very long and complex. In short: 1542 Original Old Classic Gin is a mature, playful, harmonious and dry gin.
The “1542 Old Original Sea of Flowers” is a special kind of London Dry Gin. The taste combines a delicate interplay of flowers, including elderberry, Williams pear, cherry and lavender with a delicate juniper note and soft citrus aromas. On the palate, it presents itself with delicately bitter notes. The finish is long. Otherwise, the 1542 Sea of Flowers is a delicate and elegant London Dry Gin.
1542 The Original Woodmaster is a powerful gin that pampers the nose with a harmonious, almost caramel-like, resinous-sweet bouquet of juniper, pine needles and a touch of citrus and moss as soon as the bottle is opened. In the mouth, it is chirpy, delicately bitter and delicately woody with a hint of gentian. The finish is long and dry.
The “1542 The Original Old Oak Gin” is a London Dry Gin that has been stored in an oak barrel for several years. The choice of botanicals was made with the ageing of the gin in mind. The cardamom and elderflower in particular harmonize with the toasted wood aromas. On the nose, 1542 Gin is quite spicy with a fine citrus note that is harmoniously integrated into oak tones. There are also vanilla notes with cardamom, elderberry and orange peel. It is also tinglingly tart and there are rich hints of juniper. It is dense and powerful on the palate.
The London Dry Gin, regardless of which gin of the “1542 Gin” brand you choose, can not only be drunk neat due to its mildness, but is also a pleasure with tonic and ice. Gin lovers who are interested in these great, multi-award-winning gins from the “1542” brand should browse the delicando online store, as gins from this brand, even from different vintages, can also be found and purchased here.
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